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Emmett Till
Emmett Till was visiting relatives in the South. The South was still a segregated region. Emmett Till was walking home from a store in the South when he was falsely accused of whistling at a white woman, this led to his murder. Song: Murder was the Case (Clean Version) by Snoop Dogg -
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Forrest Gump Timeline Project
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Montgomery Bus Boycott
The Montgomery Bus Boycott is considered the "trigger" for civil rights movements. In December of 1955, civil rights activist, Rosa Parks, refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white individual. Rosa Parks was arrested and fined as a result of her "disobedience." This began the Montgomery Bus Boycott which lasted 381 days. Song: Just stand up by multiple female artists -
Vietnam War
The Vietnam war began in 1957 as an attempt to contain the spread of communism. American joined this war in 1965. This is an important event for America because it is considered the 1st war America lost. Song: I-feel-like-im-fixin-to-die by Country Joe and the Fish -
Little Rock Nine
Schools in Alabama had became integrated, meaning that African American students could now attend most schools in the state of Alabama. 9 students enrolled in Little Rock Central High resulting in them needing escorts to and from the school. Integration in Alabama was a result of the Supreme Court Case, Brown vs. Board of Education, in 1954. Song: Changes by Tupac -
Assassination of President John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald on November 22, 1963 at approximately 12:30. J.F.K. was the 35th President of the United States and although a lot of people liked him, he had many enemies. J.F.K. was assassinated in Dallas, Texas while riding in what used to be a 'motorcade.' Song: Lee Harvey was a friend of mine by Homer Henderson -
The Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 outlawed discrimination against race, gender, age, and religion. This act marks a major landmark in civil rights and U.S. labor systems. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into order by Lydon B. Johnson. Song: Waiting on the World to Change -
My Lai Massacre
American troops in Vietnam killed approximately 500 citizens in My Lai, South Vietnam. American troops brutally massacred innocent mothers and children. This action led to stronger opposition to war. Song: Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People -
Assassination Of Dr.King
Martin Luther King Jr. is known for his effective advances regarding civil rights protests through the use of nonviolent civil disobedience (protests). Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated at the Lorraine Motel. This was one of the first times the entire nation grieved the loss of a civil rights leader. Song: Martin Luther King Song by Kiboomers -
Apollo 11
July 16th marked a great time for America. Apollo 11 landed on the moon allowing the first American man to take a step on the moon. This event introduced the phrase,"one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind." My Uncle, Deke Slayton, was scheduled to go on this but medical issues held him back 3 days before take off Song: Every Little Step by Bobby Brown -
Watergate Scandal
The Watergate scandal was when John Mitchell and John Dean tried to steal documents from the Democratic Nation Committee. Nixon's administration attempted to hide this scandal from the public eye. Shortly following the release of information regarding the Watergate Scandal, Nixon resigned his presidential dutites. Song: Goodbye by Scandal, Patty Smyth -
Apple Technology Company
In 1976, the current day "big brand" company, Apple, was created. Apple designs, develops,and sells consumer technology, computer software, and online services. Today, Apple is the world's largest information technology company by revenue. Song: Techno Mix 2015 -
Assassination Attempt
Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States, an actor, and a politician. In 1981, John Hickley Jr. attempted to assassinate Ronald Reagan. At the time of the attempted assassination, Reagan had only been President for 69 days. Song: Try Me by Dej Loaf
